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How to get fromChicago to Portsmouthby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Portsmouth by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MDW - ORF
    3h 50m
    $122–545

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ORD - ORF
    4h 19m
    $108–455

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus FlixBus N2601 / ...
    22h 41m
    $142–263

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    23h 41m
    $303–639

  5. Drive 842.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Portsmouthcar car 842.2 mi
    15h 8m
    $154–222

Chicago to Portsmouth by bus and tram

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration22h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Portsmouth, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harbor Park Station via Washington Union Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 22h 41m.

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